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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
*The title is a reference to "''{{w|Reality Bites}}''".
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*The title of the episode is a pun on ''{{W|Reality Bites}}'', a 1994 American romantic comedy-drama film, and the word "realty", commonly used in America and Canada to refer to the {{W|real property}}.
*Homer at one point sings Suzanne Vega's song "[[wikipedia:Luka_(song)|Luka]]".
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*In the episode's [[Realty Bites/Gags#Chalkboard gag|chalkboard gag]], the name "Fartacus" is a reference to gladiator {{W|Spartacus}}.
*[[Todd]] saying "Red room" is a reference to Danny Torrance writing "redrum" in {{W|The Shining}}
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*[[Johnny D]]'s prisoner number, "5F06," is the production code for this episode.
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*[[Snake]]'s car, ''[[Lil' Bandit]]'', has an {{W|Edelbrock}} intake manifold.
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*[[Bart]] mentions [[Superman]].
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[[File:Todd Says Red Room.png|250px|thumb|The famous "REDRUM" scene from ''[[The Shining]]'' is parodied by [[Todd]] at the [[Murder House]]]]
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*When [[Lisa]] had to learn about the {{W|Magna Carta}}, the English royal charter from the year 1215, she made up a song to the tune of "{{W|Camptown Races}}" by {{W|Stephen Foster}}.
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*The song made to help [[Marge]] memorize the [[Real Estate Law]] is also to the tune of "Camptown Races". In this version, the United States government-sponsored enterprise {{W|Fannie Mae}} is mentioned.
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*While taking the exam, Marge hums "{{W2|Swanee River|song}}", also by Stephen Foster.
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*[[Gil Gunderson]] consumes {{W|Bromo-Seltzer}}, an American brand of antacid formulated to relieve pain.
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*[[Dr. Hibbert]] wears a sweater with the style of those worn by [[Bill Cosby]].
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*The [[Murder House]] is based on the Bates' house from the 1960 horror film ''[[Psycho]]''.
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*When trying to kill Homer to get his car to a stop, Snake uses piano wire from the {{W|Acme Corporation}}, the fictional company originating in ''[[Looney Tunes]]''.
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*Before being attacked by Snake, Homer was singing {{W|Suzanne Vega}}'s 1987 famous hit "{{W2|Luka|song}}".
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*[[Todd]] repeating "Red room" is a reference to {{W|Danny Torrance}} ({{W|Danny Lloyd}}) writing and repeating the word "REDRUM" in ''[[The Shining]]''.
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*Former writer of ''The Simpsons'' [[George Meyer]] and 41st President of the USA [[George H. W. Bush]] are seen at the [[Springfield Office of Unemployment]].
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*This is the first appearance of [[Gil]].
 
*First appearance of [[Cookie Kwan]].
 
 
*Originally, the piano wire was supposed to cut Kirk's sandwich, until [[George Meyer]] asked if it could cut off his arm.
 
*Originally, the piano wire was supposed to cut Kirk's sandwich, until [[George Meyer]] asked if it could cut off his arm.
 
*Among the people at the unemployment office are [[Larry Burns]], [[Lurleen Lumpkin]], [[Kirk Van Houten]] and George Meyer.
 
*Among the people at the unemployment office are [[Larry Burns]], [[Lurleen Lumpkin]], [[Kirk Van Houten]] and George Meyer.
 
*This is the last speaking role of [[Lionel Hutz]].
 
*This is the last speaking role of [[Lionel Hutz]].
*The murder house is modeled after the Bates home in Alfred Hitchcock's movie ''[[wikipedia:Psycho|Psycho]]''.
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*The murder house is modeled after the Bates home in Alfred Hitchcock's movie ''[[Psycho]]''.
 
*The number on [[Snake]]'s prison uniform is "7F20", this is the production code for the episode "[[The War of the Simpsons]]" which was the episode Snake first appeared in.
 
*The number on [[Snake]]'s prison uniform is "7F20", this is the production code for the episode "[[The War of the Simpsons]]" which was the episode Snake first appeared in.
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*The number on Johnny D's prison uniform is "5F06", the production code for this episode.
  
 
== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
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[[File:Gil and Nick change colors.png|thumb|Gil and Nick Callaghan with reversed colors]]
 
*The house that Lionel Hutz says is on fire is actually not on fire.
 
*The house that Lionel Hutz says is on fire is actually not on fire.
 
*In the 'dog house', in the doorway there are dogs staring out of the open door. The dogs do not have bodies.
 
*In the 'dog house', in the doorway there are dogs staring out of the open door. The dogs do not have bodies.
 
*In one scene at [[Red Blazer Realty]], it shows Marge from the behind. In that shot, she is not wearing her blazer, however in the previous and next shot she is.
 
*In one scene at [[Red Blazer Realty]], it shows Marge from the behind. In that shot, she is not wearing her blazer, however in the previous and next shot she is.
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*When Marge finishes spinning upon receiving her blazer, [[Gil]] and [[Nick Callahan]] have their colors switched.
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== Continuity ==
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*When Marge [[Google]]s herself in "[[Marge Gamer]]", one of the results is "Marge Simpson - Springfield Realty. License: Expired. Properties Sold: 0. Properties Listed: 1. Fellow employees: [[Cookie Kwan]], "Boo-Yah!" Guy."
  
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[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:34, July 13, 2024

References/Trivia


Season 9 Episode References
186 "Lisa the Skeptic"
187
"Realty Bites"
"Miracle on Evergreen Terrace" 188


Cultural references[edit]

The famous "REDRUM" scene from The Shining is parodied by Todd at the Murder House

Trivia[edit]

  • Originally, the piano wire was supposed to cut Kirk's sandwich, until George Meyer asked if it could cut off his arm.
  • Among the people at the unemployment office are Larry Burns, Lurleen Lumpkin, Kirk Van Houten and George Meyer.
  • This is the last speaking role of Lionel Hutz.
  • The murder house is modeled after the Bates home in Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho.
  • The number on Snake's prison uniform is "7F20", this is the production code for the episode "The War of the Simpsons" which was the episode Snake first appeared in.
  • The number on Johnny D's prison uniform is "5F06", the production code for this episode.

Goofs[edit]

Gil and Nick Callaghan with reversed colors
  • The house that Lionel Hutz says is on fire is actually not on fire.
  • In the 'dog house', in the doorway there are dogs staring out of the open door. The dogs do not have bodies.
  • In one scene at Red Blazer Realty, it shows Marge from the behind. In that shot, she is not wearing her blazer, however in the previous and next shot she is.
  • When Marge finishes spinning upon receiving her blazer, Gil and Nick Callahan have their colors switched.

Continuity[edit]

  • When Marge Googles herself in "Marge Gamer", one of the results is "Marge Simpson - Springfield Realty. License: Expired. Properties Sold: 0. Properties Listed: 1. Fellow employees: Cookie Kwan, "Boo-Yah!" Guy."
Season 9 References
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson The Principal and the Pauper Lisa's Sax Treehouse of Horror VIII The Cartridge Family Bart Star The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons Lisa the Skeptic Realty Bites Miracle on Evergreen Terrace All Singing, All Dancing Bart Carny The Joy of Sect Das Bus The Last Temptation of Krust Dumbbell Indemnity Lisa the Simpson This Little Wiggy Simpson Tide The Trouble with Trillions Girly Edition Trash of the Titans King of the Hill Lost Our Lisa Natural Born Kissers